Telegram-herald., 1887-05-11
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~as lsndsre9 10 Cob G. H. Tsylsr a. tie
vsndeHse this sssainz IN honor 0f his sac
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taifs eseT seen ia tbs eng, excepting a. soa3e
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event About ts0 hundred aud 1ttY men
we're present APE Alns granite Klag,
Col. Jonas ii. krench. presided, At ais
right IS tie hero Of the eFeniag sal Col.
Taylor. Prom these, As pivotal POINTS "a
ID ated lie journalists an1 merchants There
seFe Charles A. Dana, Of the b-s.
between the chairman an4 Mayor . brlsn
Beyond the Mayor we're William Henry
saith OF tue Associated Press. COlonel
Cocksreil. Of the bartf n L. HAnny. Pail
aielpliA Nseg W. l.. Brown. New YORK
Nsses. and Joe" Howard. OF dozen pagers.
Next = Colonel Taylor was q. ". Childs.
OF the Phiiad-l phia Letter and then came
Governor Ames. G. L. smith Philadeiphia
Press Joel Cook, London Insss, John +.
Baker. 81. Paul Gio5s. j. ArmOfy Knox,
Isras siJlsags. George Alfred Townsend, Of
dozen leaiiDg journals. At Jns head OF
the dge long tables were William j. Arkeil.
editor Of J4dge Edgar W Mex, Bill Nye.
J. a. S.eichsr, Albany Joa1lat James w.
ScO,t. Chicago Herald, John boyle y Kelly.
Col JOnas II. French Opeasi the evening
speech making by extending SITUATIONS OF
welcome 10 the representatives OF
the American press who were present.
Col French, gt the close OF his address in-
troduced Col c. H. Taylor. who received an
overwhelming ovation. When quiet was
restored the Gi05s famous editor responded
in voice which betrayed deep emotion.
He closed by saying this would be the
proudest event Of his life.
Charles A Dams, editor Of the New York
sun, Was introduced 10 respond to the senti-
ment Of The Journalists OF New York.
Mr. Dana was greeted with every mark OF
thorough appreciation AMI respect. When
the applause subsidei be sasd:
I'VE Of New York, OF Chicago, Philadel-
phia. Albany and everywhere else IN Gods
creation OF North America laughter have
come 10 do honor 10 our friend Colonel
Taylor. We ali recognize in Boston the
home OF culture and we have come
10 refresh ourselves at the f0an-
tain head. Again, Boston is the birth
place OF American journalism and she
possesses the greatest preparatory school Of
journalism in the c0untry-Harvard COL
lege. The complications of civilization
have extended 10 journalism and modern
newspapers are trensndous institutions.
Their machinery is vast and rapid. Their
They touch every interest of society, every
idea that ag.tstes the minds of men and
every passion that stirs their hearts has
home In the journal and hnds expression
there. Ii IL great thing for Boston that
such journals as Col. Tavior's exist. aud
| il is great thing for CO.. Taylor that there
is such a community this to appreciate
his labors and 10 cheer him on TO vet great
er success
Governor Ames, when called upon, read
a cleverlv constructed mennscript. which
he had previously prepared, complimenting
Colonel TsylOr upon bein. the eiitor Of "a
good paper for its kind. and paying warm
tribute TO the COlonePs indcmitable busi-
ness persistency. Undoubtedly be con-
clnded. 'one great element OF the Globes
success il Colonel TsvlOrs unerring judg-
ment of men Indeed, il requires very
bright man to make the wrong side in
politics appear the right. hope the day
will come when Colonel Taylor and the
tifoje will see the error of their ways and
Join the party of progress" Laughter and
| applause.
After Colonel French had eloquently in
troduced Editor George w. Childs, of the
| Philadel phia Lefger, who presented as his
spokesman Mr. Joel w. Cook. the Ameri-
can correspondent of the London Times,
Mr. Cook made a happy speech. He
praised the completeness of the Globes
new building in all its departments, and
be reminded those present that
| a papers success depended quite as much
upon the faithful, enterprising effort of that
''sileut band Of workers, the reporters" ss
upon the managers and editors. These
he concluded, are the men VINO make the
newspapers. These are the men who de-
sire 10 DO what Col. Taylor has done
achieve success"
Mayor o Brien earnestly supported the
Gi25es politics. and facetiousiy asserted
thai be owed his election 10 the nhuencs
Of Col. Tayl lor's paper more than TO that of
Q dozen Republican paDefs Jined.
Joseph Howard, Jr., msde an amusing
speech, declaring that he was loyal % the
Giots 50 long as II pursued policy OF
raising salaries.
George Alfred Townsend was enthusiastic
cally received. He related some amusing
anecdotes and paid a tribute to the power OF
the press in general. and the business
ssracitv Of colonel TAYLOR in particular.
Colonel Brown. Of the New York Nelc', was
introduced ss the representative Of the
business element OF journalism.
Col J. Arraorv Knox. editor Of SiftinGs,
was next presented. lie made brief but
humorous address and related number OF
laughabls stories q Ia S'ftin0s. Editor Ar
kell. OF the .T.5dge. declared that the mis-
sion sries Of these times are the newspapers.
and That one Of the papers which be repre-
seuted preached In type and the other in
pictures.
The last speaker was Editor Smith, of The
St Johns Mars. After paying a tribute 20
1 the pOwer and universaiity Of the AmeFi-
can press. Mr. Smith concluded with al
eloquent expression Of bis respect and
admiration for Col Taylor and hs clossal
journalistic enterprise, the Ei0bs.
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